1. to dig up from the ground; to excavate
2. to discover or find something that was hidden or unknown

Examples

• Archaeologists unearthed ancient pottery at the dig site.
• The construction crew unearthed old pipes while digging the foundation.
• Investigators unearthed new evidence in the cold case.
• The journalist unearthed corruption within the city government.
• Researchers unearthed documents that changed our understanding of history.
• The dog unearthed a bone in the backyard.
• Scientists unearthed fossils dating back millions of years.